Middle School Counselor

School Counselor Purpose of the position

To provide counseling and guidance services to students within the school.

Strategic Goal Area I – Student Achievement

• Work with the staff and pupils of feeder schools to facilitate a smooth transition (Fifth grade to sixth grade and eighth grade to ninth grade).
• Coach pupils giving them the opportunity to have their problems considered individually.
• Provide information necessary for pupils to make wise decisions in educational, vocational, and social planning.
• Advise pupils regarding educational, vocational, or social adjustments and problems.
• Evaluate pupils for ability or achievement grouping.
• Refer pupils needing more intensive diagnosis to specialists and cooperating agencies.

Strategic Goal Area II – Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty

• Coach teachers and pupils concerning pupil management.
• Interpret the guidance program to parents and community organizations.
• Identify unique guidance needs in the school and community.
• Improve communication between home and school.

Strategic Goal Area III – Efficient and Effective Operational Processes

• Collaborate with the principal and teachers to establish programs meeting individual pupil needs.
• Assist the Testing Coordinator in administering the testing program and help pupils interpret results.

Strategic Goal Area IV – Continuous System and School Improvement

• Conduct follow‑up studies of former pupils to evaluate overall school program effectiveness.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.

Job Standards (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions)

• Three years of working experience and/or internship.
• School counseling/guidance certification.
• Alternatives that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Location (Place(s) where work is performed)

Local school site

Equipment (Machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance)

Current technology

Critical Skills/Expertise (Needed for this job specifically)

• Knowledge of community agencies and services.
• Knowledge of school board policies, discipline codes, and procedures.

Name Evaluation Instrument for this job description

Georgia School Counselor Evaluation Program

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